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15/09/2026

🥂 Highland & Moray Watsonian Dinner

Watsonians in, or travelling through, the Highlands and Moray - don’t miss this year’s annual dinner!

📅 Friday 16 October 2026
🕖 7pm
📍 Kingsmills Hotel, Inverness
💷 £52 per person

Join fellow Richard Cavaye (Class of 1985) and fellow Watsonians for an informal, relaxed evening featuring a welcome drink, three-course dinner and wine, with special guest David Macdonald (Class of 1992), Watsonian Club President.

Payment is requested by 1 October please, contact [email protected] for booking details.

14/09/2026

🏆 Ultimate Champion!

Huge congratulations to Josh Kerr (Class of 2015), who powered to victory in the Men’s 1500m final at the inaugural World Athletics Ultimate Championship in Budapest, winning in an impressive 3:29.35.

Josh’s victory secured Great Britain’s first title at the new event; what a way to make history! Congratulations, Josh👏

12/09/2026

Watsonians in Melbourne 🇦🇺💙

It’s always lovely to see the Watsonian community getting together around the world! Our Melbourne Watsonians recently met up for an evening of good company and plenty of catching up. Left to right, Duncan Roe (Class of 1966); Donald MacLaren (Class of 1961) and wife Eileen, John Ross (Class of 1977); David Floyd (Class of 1998) and our Watsonian Club President, David Macdonald (Class of 1992).

11/09/2026

🇫🇷 Watsonians in Paris – Friday 18 September

A little short notice, but we’re delighted to share details of a Watsonian dinner taking place in Paris next Friday!

Christine Thayer (Class of 1965) is hosting fellow Watsonians at 7pm on Friday 18 September at:

📍 Les Noces de Jeannette
14 rue Favart
75014 Paris

Whether you live in Paris or happen to be travelling through, all Watsonians are very welcome to join in for an evening of good company and a chance to connect with fellow Watsonians.

If you’d like to come along, please contact [email protected] to let us know. We hope to see some of you there! 💙

07/09/2026

Reunions 2026 – Bookings close Thursday 10 September – don’t miss out!

Classes of the 1940s, 1950s, 1961, 1966, 1971, 1976, 1981, 1986, 1991, 1996, 2001, 2006, 2011, 2016, 2021 and our former staff - join us at George Watson’s College on Saturday 26 September to reconnect with old friends, revisit the School, explore our archives and enjoy lunch together. 🥂📸🏫 Further details at: www.gwc.org.uk/reunions

🎟️ £47 per person
👉 Book now: https://www.trybooking.com/uk/GGLN or over the phone on 0131 446 6008.

04/09/2026

📣 Introducing our new Watson’s Collection. We are delighted to introduce a modern collection inspired by our heritage, with something for everyone. From T-shirts, hoodies and caps, to totes, water bottles and coffee cups, the launch collection has something for everyone - whether you’re looking for a keepsake, a gift, or something to celebrate your connection to our Watsonian community. Thoughtfully designed, proudly Watson’s. Explore The Watson’s Collection - https://shop.gwc.org.uk/

02/09/2026

Reminder for our Watsonian Melbourne Drinks - our Watsonian Club President, David Macdonald (Class of 1992), will be on a personal visit and while there, would be delighted to meet up with fellow Watsonians for an informal get-together.

📅 Wednesday 9 September
📍 Alexander Bar, Savoy Hotel
⏰ 6-8pm

Please email [email protected] if you'd like to attend.

31/08/2026

Save the Date! Join fellow Watsonians from across the Highlands and Moray for our annual branch dinner, taking place at the Kingsmills Hotel, Inverness, on Friday 16 October at 7.00pm.

Richard Cavaye (Class of 1985) will be hosting this wonderful opportunity to reconnect with old friends, meet fellow alumni from the region and enjoy an evening of good company in relaxed surroundings.

Further details, including the menu and ticket price, and how to book, will be available shortly.

Date: Friday 16 October
Time: 7.00pm
Venue: Kingsmills Hotel, Inverness

Any enquiries to: [email protected]

Address

George Watson's College, Colinton Road
Edinburgh
EH105EG

Website

https://www.gwc.org.uk/community/the-watsonian-club/

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